Sijibomi Ogundele, the Group Managing Director of Sujimoto Holdings, has long been celebrated as a visionary in Nigeria’s luxury real estate sector. Known for ambitious projects like the LeonardoBySujimoto in Banana Island and the Sujimoto Twin Towers—touted as Africa’s tallest twin towers—Ogundele has built a public persona as a self-made entrepreneur who rose from humble beginnings in Agege, Lagos, to a multi-billion-naira empire. However, beneath the polished image of a philanthropist and business mogul, a growing number of allegations paint a starkly different picture of the man behind Sujimoto. From fraud and misrepresentation to workplace abuse and bullying, these claims have sparked heated discussions online and in the media. This article explores the various allegations against Sijibomi Ogundele, drawing from social media posts, web sources, and public discourse.
One of the most prominent allegations against Sijibomi Ogundele centers on accusations of financial misconduct. According to a report by THISDAYLIVE (web ID: 0), Ogundele was dragged to the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) in Abuja by human rights lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi. The lawyer accused Ogundele of fraudulently obtaining $325,000 from a client, Kabiru Ibrahim, for a three-bedroom flat at the upscale Leonardo Estate. The allegations included charges of obtaining money under false pretenses, fraudulent misrepresentation, and criminal breach of trust.